How come meclizine hyrdrocholride is avaiable over the counter, but meclizine is by prescription? Is Meclizine stronger than Meclizine Hydrocholride? I have a prescription for Meclizine in which I only take 1 (25mg) every 8 hours. whereas Dramamine II...
by Lori, 05/04/2006

MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule Brandname

MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule is used for the Treatment

Meclizine (MEK-li-zeen) Used to treat motion sickness and dizziness.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.

When To Not Use MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction meclizine or related medicines such as buclizine (Buclidan-S®) or cyclizine (Marezine®).

How Should You Use MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule

Capsule, Chewable Tablet, Tablet

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.

You may take your medicine with food or milk to avoid stomach upset. One dose should keep you from getting nauseated for 24 hours.

Chew the chewable tablet for at least 2 minutes.

If you are taking this medicine for motion sickness, it should be taken at least one hour before you travel.

If a dose is missed:

If you are taking meclizine regularly, take your medicine as soon as you remember that you have missed your dose.

If it is nearly time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.

You should not use two doses at one time.

Proper MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule Storage

Store MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule Warnings

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

This medicine may make you drowsy. Be careful when driving a car or operating heavy machines.

Check with your doctor before taking meclizine if you have asthma, glaucoma, emphysema or lung disease, heart failure, an enlarged prostate gland, or trouble urinating.

This medicine is not for children less than 12 years old.

MECLIZINE (Oral) (Capsule Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

Very fast or irregular heartbeat

Wheezing or trouble breathing

Rash or hives

Severe confusion

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

Drowsiness

Headache

Diarrhea or constipation

Dry mouth, nose, or throat

Blurred vision (mild)

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Jackie, boston - 02/11/2016

My doctor recommended it and then when I went to the pharmacy they gave me Dramamine. I thought they were the same until I used them and the effects of the dramamine were mild, I went and had my ear stringed, that gave me relief. I then later took the mezcilne and a note able difference. It does make me feel a little light headed , I am urinating a lot and a slight upset stomach.
I felel drowsy as well. All in all it is helping with the balance .